Question

What does x equal in the following equation 3x + 5 = 17 A x = 2 B x = 4 C x = 5

Answer 1

B (x=4)

Explanation:

plug it in...

3(4)+5=17

Answer 2

see below

Explanation:

3x + 5 = 17

Subtract 5 from each side

3x+5-5 = 17-5

3x = 12

Divide each side by 3

3x/3 =12/3

x =4